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A Wellington kaumātua says the South Whale does not need a name
Southern Right Whale in Wellington Harbor [19659004] Photo: Maritime NZ / Mark Dittmer
Kura Moeahu of Wellington iwi Te Ati Awa said the whale was a good sign for the Maori New Year.
The Southern Right Whale appeared on Tuesday morning and captivated Wellingtonians and visitors
M. Moeahu said the whale did not need a name, but that it was important to think about its purpose.
"The key question that people should ask themselves is: what is the purpose of the whale arriving in the harbor?" He tries to tell us. "
M. Moehau said that he made a karakia last Friday to mark the start of Matariki celebrations of Wellington City Council to welcome the new fruits of the new year.
The fireworks Matariki has been postponed you "I believe that it is a sign."
"When we look at the message in karakia"
he gets up matariki, welcome to the new fruits of the new year "that can not be a fruit but it's a new being. "
Mr. Moehau said the whale was a sign of prosperity, growth, and change.] Earlier, RNZ listeners suggested that if the whale were to be named, Swim dot Com, Mirumiru (Bubbles) , or She'll Be Right Whale could be good options.
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